The Fire Prevention Division of the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District (CJCFPD) is staffed with four full time members and a number of additional employees of CJCFPD on an as needed basis for events and committee work. The division is responsible for all components of fire prevention which are: new construction inspections for commercial properties in Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Lake Tapawingo, and some areas of Jackson County, life safety plan reviews on new commercial projects for the above listed areas, fire investigations, oversight of fire inspections of all commercial properties within district boundaries, and public education.

Fire Prevention Programs

Public education coordination and delivery is the largestcomponent of the division. Programs include “Adopt a School” in which each station crew adopts a fourth grade class in the district and periodically delivers sessions on fire and life safety. Other options offered are tours of the fire stations and on-site demonstrations, presentations for adult groups, and large events like the Fall Fun Festival and Grain Valley Fair Days.

In 2008 all members of CJCFPD combined to conduct more than 120 specific public education events, interacting with more than 7,000 children and 3,000 adults. Included in this are numbers from the “Docu Drama” a demonstration done for junior and senior high school students prior to prom night in which a fatality accident is staged and responded to as if it were a real accident. This is done to illustrate the consequences of poor decision making.

The fire and life safety inspections of all businesses, churches, and schools are the second largest responsibility and are done on an annual rotation, with target hazards–those with an identified high fire hazard or large occupant safety concern–inspected every year. In 2008, approximately 800 businesses, schools, and churches were inspected by members of the division and station crews. Violations to fire and life safety concerns are noted and the owner is required to make corrections necessary to comply with applicable fire codes.

 If you are interested in learning more about fire safety and prevention, our public education programs, or want to schedule a station tour, you may contact CJCFPD Fire Prevention at (816) 229-2522. For more information on the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District, check us out on the web at www.cjcfpd.org.

Key Benefits:
Public Education
Fire Inspections
Building Construction Inspections
Fire Investigations

Fire Prevention Staff:
Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal
Eddie Saffell This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Inspectors
Steve Genari This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Jim Vandrell This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Glenn Helverson  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Marc Marine  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it